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MTP Elite Solutions ®

Your Data Centre Infrastructure Partner The Lite Linke suite of MTP Elite solutions utilises best- ® in-class components, bespoke design and UK manufacturing to meet the challenges your network experiences today and tomorrow - in a turnaround time unmatched in our industry. The simplicity of our Push. Click. We demand standards that not only Connect. Repeat. solution allows for match but exceed all industry a completely tool-less, rapid and benchmarks to offer reliability, effortless installation. termination expertise and a refreshing By adopting the Lite Linke MTP reassurance that a Lite Linke MTP ® ® technology you will be condensing Elite Solution will last a lifetime. and futureproofing your ever growing network. The Hyper High Density modular design can save over 80% of space in a Data Centre compared to using the generic single fibre architectural design. 2

Your Data Centre Infrastructure Partner Speed Space ® MTP dramatically improves the speed of loading fibre into the rear of a panel. Adopting our Hyper-High Density Achieving 24 connections in a rack takes less design will minimise your cabinet than a minute with Lite Linke, compared to 30- space by at least 80%, allowing up to 40 minutes using a single-fibre preterm [for 5 times more fibre per cabinet. details see litelinke.com]. 24 connections Simplicity The below is a representation in a rack takes of a 42U CabineT The Lite Linke tool-less system was influenced by the MTP concept ® itself. Our R&D team have rethought the entire design to allow for maximum capacity and ease Under 1 minute of installation. to install The Future The importance we place upon quality is reflected in our unique modular cassette and chassis system, 30/40 minutes which allows up to install to 144 fibres within a 1U space. Complete splicing with Elite grade componentry the Lite Linke futureproof solution is ready Did You Know… for now and the next generation. The increased density pays for over 60 itself because every square metre of minutes to floor space in the Data Centre costs US$ 45,000 – US Conec 2016 install www.litelinke.com [email protected] 3

Push.Click.Connect.Repeat. Our Push.Click.Connect.Repeat. solution enables rapid installation or reconfigurations. Install as many as 144 fibres in a 1U space with simplicity and modular versatility. CLICK 1 PUSH CLICK PUSH 5 6 2 4 8 7 CONNECT REPEAT CONNECT REPEAT 3 ® Lite Linke & MTP - A solution that satisfies the demand for more fibre, faster. Mindful of complications that high-density design can cause, we’ve developed an effective no-nonsense solution with excellent cable management. Our simplistic, Push, Click and Connect system requires No Tools and No Complex training. It is probably the industry’s fastest multi-fibre installation from enquiry to operation. 4

Why Choose a Lite Linke ® MTP Solution? Go tool-less Replacing the redundant metal panel with a compact PPS cassette, we have developed Push. Click. Connect. Repeat., a tool-less solution that ensures the fastest installation times attainable, all with a simple Push, Click and Connect. Adopt modulAr This allows for an initial minimum investment of 24 fibres and builds to 144 fibre in a 1U configuration. The solution will also accept mixing multimode and single- mode cassettes in the same chassis. AdvAnced equipment Lite Linke ensures your products will be the solutions to last a lifetime. We utilise manufacturing equipment recommended by US Conec, such as Data Pixel, Domaille and Optek’s laser cleaver. This helps us fulfilling orders in record time to a specification that exceeding industry standards. choose lite linke The ingenuity of our fully warranted system is attributed to our team’s strong industry heritage and our state-of-the-art UK manufacturing facility. A product of the experiences and challenges of our in-house R&D team we have arrived at the next generation, futureproof solution. CONNECT Choose the Experts for Future Systems Access to more technoloGy A dual-vendor strategy enables a choice from a wider range of options, which in turn should ensure a user can deploy the best solution for its networking needs. A multi-vendor ApproAch prevents vendor lock-in Perhaps the number one reason why network engineers prefer a multi-vendor network is to prevent vendor lock-in. Vendor lock-in can occur when implementing new network solutions into an existing environment or when future upgrades are needed down the road. Both are legitimate concerns and need to be carefully assessed as to the level of risk your organisation is willing to take in this particular category. the multi-vendor ApproAch provides you with experts The main reason Data Centre Managers and Engineers choose multiple vendors for their infrastructure are that they know they will be receiving the experts in their respected field / department. This ensures your network has the optimum products / solution tailored to your system to prevent any down time. www.litelinke.com [email protected] 5

Lite Linke Product Range Recessable MTP® Adapter Panel MTP® Tuff Trunk MTP® 3U Chassis MTP® 1U MTP® Chassis Modular Cassette MTP® Lite Trunk 6

Recessable MTP® MTP® Adapter Multi Lite Panel Trunk MTP® Multi Tuff Trunk LC HD Uni-boot MTP® Switchable Harness Link www.litelinke.com [email protected] 7

MTP Modular Cassette ® Our MTP Elite Solution is a premium grade, exceptionally ® high density 19” cassette and chassis system. It operates on similar lines to conventional networks in that it has a trunk cable, patch panels at each end and jumper cables patching to the operating hardware. However, what differentiates our MTP Elite Solution is that it provides ® a more efficient, condensed method – a tool-less and pluggable high density population fibre optic network, without the need for expensive on site splicing, which therefore reduces installation time. Key features 1 Durable Hyper High Density Injection-Moulded PPS Cassette can be scaled up to 144f in 1U and 480f in 3U Completely tool-less no tools are 4 Push and required to install ® a Lite Linke MTP Click Elite Solution Spring-Ball Cassettes held into 2 Retractable chassis via spring-ball Pull Tab 3 Low Profile ‘Push and Click’ Laser-Safe fittings LC Adaptors Laser safety shutters fitted to all LC adaptors to prevent eye damage Uni-Boot patch cords reduce the cable space required by 50% Elite Premium Grade Fan-outs for low budget loss requirements *Our LC Cassettes are only designed for use with LC HD patchcords 8

MTP Chassis ® 1U Chassis Capability of 144 fibres Key features Hyper High Density - can be scaled up to 144f in 1U space Completely Tool-less - Instantly connects with Text a simple Push. Click. Connect. Repeat. ® 12f or 24f MTP connectivity options with 6x modular cassettes ID Labelling 1U Rear 1 Plate/ Cable 3 Management Completely pluggable Management Guide 2 Lanyard Tray high speed fibre optic network High Performance and light weight PPS injection moulded material 3U Chassis Capability of 480 fibres Key features Hyper High Density - can be scaled up to 480f in 3U Holds up to twenty ½U 24f cassettes – OM4 or OS2 fibre grades Rear loading up to 40x 12f MTP Elite ® Connectors or 20x 24f MTP Elite Connectors ® ® 3 MTP Lite Linke MTP Adaptors - Cassettes are loaded Vertically vertically in a 3U 1/2 u Frame 2 Loaded - Keyway Left Chassis LC Adaptor - 1 Blanks LC Keyway Up Keyway UP, MTP Adaptor ® - Keyway Left (Rear View) www.litelinke.com [email protected] 9

MTP Trunk Cables ® ® ® MTP Lite Trunk Cables MTP Tuff Trunk Cables ® MTP Lite Trunk Cables are of MTP Tuff Trunk Cables are of a robust, ® a lightweight single jacket double-jacket construction, designed construction, designed to optimise for longer length trunk patching. space saving of trunk patching. Incredibly, the provision of a second The 12f cable has a 3.2mm outer jacket benefits the cable by an diameter (OD) while the 24f version additional 500N of crush resistance to is marginally larger at 3.8mm. an overall total of 1000N. The cables retain their compactness with only These compact cables are packed with Kevlar® which provides the necessary 4.7mm OD for 12f and 5.4mm for the 24f endurance for routing and patching version. These cables are packed with purposes, though best used within a Kevlar® which provides the necessary comms room or data suite environment, endurance for routing and patching as opposed to backbone cabling. purposes, providing links between comms rooms or data centres. On both the MTP Lite Trunk and MTP Tuff ® ® Trunk Cables, only genuine MTP Connectors ® are fitted. The Elite MTP ferrule is ® designed for applications requiring the highest performance. It provides exceptional benefits over the conventional MPO connectors, including patented floating ferrule design, patented elliptical, high precision guide pins and removable housing, allowing rapid gender change and reversing polarity. In addition, both the MTP Lite ® Trunk and MTP Tuff Trunk Cables facilitate ® rapid deployment of high density backbone cabling in data centres and other high fibre count environments, reducing network installation or reconfiguration time and cost. They are used to interconnect cassettes, panels or ruggedised MTP ® Harness links. Key features MTP are high density connectors ® with up to 24f in a traditional SC Simplex adaptor footprint MTP Trunk Assemblies present a ® ‘Push and Click’ to connect for rapid installation of high fibre count network links Elite Premium Grade components for low budget loss requirements 10

® ® MTP Multi-Lite Trunk Cables MTP Multi-Tuff MTP Multi-Lite Trunk Cables are a neat Trunk Cables ® Text Text solution for providing up to 4x MTP to The MTP Multi-Tuff trunk ® ® MTP links within one ruggedised cable cables are designed to route ® thus reducing the need to install four up to 12x 12f trunks within separate cables. one multi-loose tube cable. Our Slimline break-out has the option of being fitted with a 20mm gland for The LT Maxi Break-out with 20mm installation into a patch panel or other compression gland fitted as closure. standard enablle the assembly to be fitted firectly to a patch Our standard tail configuration is staggered, panel, ODF or closure. longest tail being 0.5mtr (2mtr Max) length as this gives the ability to apply a Our standard presentation for protection sock. each tail length is 0.5mtr with a staggered configuration which The cable construction consists of a 48core then gives the ability to apply Multi-Loose Tube with a nominal 10mm LSZH a protection sock. However, we jacket. do offer up to 2mtr tail lengths with an optional no stagger. Multi-Tuff trunks make use of multi-loose tube cables, with their trusted mechanical properties and low losses, all within a Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH) jacket. www.litelinke.com [email protected] 11

MTP Harness Link ® Ruggedised harnesses or hydra fan-outs, as they are sometimes known, allow the direct connection between MTP adaptors and other connector types, such as LC. ® They are often referred to as QSFP cable links for SR4 and CXP parallel optics applications. Typically used with QSFP 40G SR4 connectivity, with tail break-out units split into 8f or 4x 10G channels, they enable direct patching from the MTP port on the switch to LC port on ® Text the MTP Cassettes. The harnesses are manufactured to a custom ® length and are interoperable between differing QSFP module manufacturers. Our QSFP Cable Harness examples: ® 12f cables – 12f MTP to 4x, 8x or 12x LC 24f cables – 1x 24f MTP to 24x LC or 1x 24f MTP to 2x 12f ® ® MTP or 1x 24f MTP to 3x 8f MTP ® ® ® 48f cables – 4x 12f MTP to 4x 12f MTP or 2x 24f MTP to 2x ® ® ® 24f MTP or 2x 24f MTP to 4x 12f MTP or 2x 24f ® ® ® MTP to 3x 16f MTP ® ® There is a choice of strain relief boots; flexi-boot, short or standard options. The flexi-boot reduces the need for cable management as the boot is simply positioned as required and is retained by the integral support wire. The short boot option, at 18mm in length, provides the smallest bend radius and is useful where the front of panel patching distance is very short. The LC HD Uni-Boot is our most compact solution providing two fibres in a single tube with the added benefit of a switchable LC pull tab enabling removal of the connector without disturbing neighbouring ports. The switchable function allows for changing of polarity of the LC Connector, post manufacture. Key features Testing exceeds industry standards with 100% visual, 100% ILM and 100% interferometer testing for complete confidence High Spring Force (HSF) MTP Connectors ensure uniform ® alignment across 24x lanes and optimise the physical contact Connector Types Available LC HD Switchable, LC HD Simplex and LC Dx Available 12

LC HD Uni-Boot Switchable Utilising the feature packed LC HD Uni-Boot Switchable Connector on assemblies offers the opportunity to make the most efficient use of rack space. Combining two fibres into a single round 2 or 3mm jacket can save up Text to half the patching cable space, while the disconnection latch makes for easy removal of the assembly without disturbing the neighbouring ports. The connector has been further enhanced with the ability to switch polarity in the field without the need for re-termination making it extremely flexible. It is also available in a variety of boot options including short and flexi- boot to meet varying preferences in cable management. Colour coded cables and connector options are available to suit OM3, OM4, OM4+ and SM G.652.D and G.657A2 fibres. *Our LC Cassettes are only designed for use with LC HD patchcords. Key features LC Duplex Connector with single boot and cable jacket reduces cabling space required for easy management Allows for use of stacked LC adaptors thus increasing population density Ability to switch polarity out in the field www.litelinke.com [email protected] 13

Accessories IBC Cleaning Tools • Insert and click to clean - 525+ cleans per unit • Cleans LC & MTP male and female connectors and inside adaptors ® • Suitable for multimode & single-mode (8°A)PC) Cletop Cleaning Tools • Replacement reels are easy to install and reduce the cost per cleaning • 400+ cleanings • Eliminates electrostatic charge Optipop Cleaning Tools • Replacement reels are easy to install and reduce the cost per cleaning • 400+ cleanings • Eliminates electrostatic charge MTP® Accessories • MTP Push-Pull Tab for easy extraction in densely ® populated cabinets • MTP Loopback assemblies are custom made to suit ® method required, utilising 12 or 24f connectors EXFO FIP-400 and ConnectorMax2 • Capture, analyse & save images to PC or Android devices • Wifi FIP-400 Inspection & ConnectorMax2 software • MTP single fibre connector & adaptor tips available ® 1U Rear Management Tray • Heavy duty mild steel construction • 24x cable retention positions • Includes cable retainers and ties Brady Label Printer Kit • BMP21-PLUS • Rugged and durable Brady printer • This printer ships in a hard case with a Li-ion Battery, UK Power Cord + Accessories Visual Fault Locator 1.25mm • Multimode and Singlemode fibre compatibility • Class 3A laser diode • Output mode in either Continuous or Flashing (2-3 Hz) Test Reference Leads • Low insertion loss, high return loss • A Grade connectors - Max <0.15 dB • Optimised geometry and enhanced optical performance Switchable / Removable Tool • The LC Switchable HD Tool allows polarity change within an LC Duplex connector • The MTP Housing Removable Tool allows for easy and ® efficient polarity change Recessable MTP® Adapter Panel • Capability of up to 24 MTP adaptors, scaling up to 576 fibres ® ® • Capability of up to 24 MTP Duplex adaptors, scaling up to 1152 fibres • Panel can be recessed to the customers preference 14

Our History Our story begins in 1993 with the creation of our parent company, Leader We are Optec. Founded by a small but dedicated team of people Lite Linke. from varying connectivity Connectivity and engineering backgrounds, we soon developed into an for the future. industry leader. /LiteLinke/ The Premium Lite Linke product suite brings together the experience and skill amassed over almost a quarter of a century. /lite_linke Based in St. Asaph, North Wales, we pride ourselves on our quality, integrity, innovation and total dedication to our /company/10994098/ customers. +44 (0) 1745 586607 Paul Desmond Mike Lenihan Kyle Thomas Paul Jaycock Greg Hilditch Managing Commercial Marketing Sales Product / Director Manager Executive executive Technical Engineer www.litelinke.com [email protected] 15

Contact Us Unit 15 Lite Linke Buildings St. Asaph Business Park St. Asaph Denbighshire LL17 0LJ [email protected] www.litelinke.com MTP Elite Solutions ®